Military Expert Warns Third Ethiopia-Eritrea War Would Be More Complex

A military expert has warned that a third war between Ethiopia and Eritrea would be more complex, amid allegations of direct Eritrean involvement in ongoing fighting.

The governor of Ethiopia’s Afar region accused the Eritrean army of participating in the battles with its commanders and heavy weapons. The accusation points to an alleged role extending beyond indirect support.

The summary provided no evidence independently confirming the governor’s claims and included no Eritrean response. It also did not specify the location or scope of the alleged deployment.

The allegation raises concerns that the fighting could widen into an open regional confrontation. Direct involvement by Eritrean forces, if confirmed, would give the conflict a more pronounced cross-border dimension.